My mother is suffering from meralgia paresthetica. Please suggest how to cure the same. Any physical exercise or medicine.

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist22yrs exp

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Meralgia paresthetica: tingling or burning sensation in front of the thigh, occurs due to compression of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh, near waist region. Usual causes are tight or constrictive clothing at waist region, prolonged sitting, protuberant abdomen, etc. Prevention of neuropathy: 1. Avoid alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking. 2. Maintain ideal body weight/bmi (body mass index) 3. Lifestyle changes: daily exercises (>30 minutes per day) or brisk walking or swimming; avoid prolonged sitting or standing (>30 minutes). 4. Food/diet should have following components: ?green vegetables e.g. Spinach, fenugreek leaves (methi), radish, etc ?coloured vegetables e.g. Tomato, carrot, capsicum (green/red), ladies-finger (bhindi) ?milk products e.g. Milk, buttermilk, curd, cheese (paneer) ?protein-rich foods e.g. Fish, egg, chicken, pulses (daal) ?fibre-rich foods e.g. Bran, oats, brown-rice ?fruits e.g. Apple, orange, guava, papaya, pomegranate, berries 5. Blood sugar control (in diabetics) 6. Care of feet: ?regular inspection of feet (with mirror) ?comfortable, well-fitted shoes ?regular consultation with a podiatrist ?treatment of wounds, foot deformities 7. Adequate sleep 8. Warm water bath (increases blood flow to the affected area) treatment: ?consult pain medicine specialist. ?neuropathic painkillers e.g. Amitriptyline, pregabalin, gabapentin, capsaicin, duloxetine, etc. ?vit. B12 supplements, anti-oxidants, multi-vitamins. ?transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (tens) ?acupuncture ?relaxation and yoga ?neural prolotherapy. 

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